tracklaying
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Noun[edit]
tracklaying (uncountable)
- (rail transport) The work that involves putting the track in place.
- 1961 July, K. D. Peel, “Carlisle-Border Freight Centre: 2.- The new automated yard”, in Trains Illustrated, page 400:
- Bottom ballasting paved the way for the start of tracklaying in March and this £250,000 contract was scheduled for completion in 48 weeks.
Further reading[edit]
- Tracklaying race of 1869 on Wikipedia.Wikipedia